Outdoor Living
Twelve Bay Area yards, from first light to last ember
We design the whole yard, not a single feature: places to cook, swim, play and gather, made to be used long after the sun goes down.
In this issue
Twelve stories
A retreat under the redwoods
A complete backyard redesign that turns the whole yard into a resort-style retreat for swimming, relaxing and entertaining.
Living on a hillside
A steep hillside property turned into usable outdoor living space, with terraced planting, a stone entry stair and view decks for relaxing and entertaining.
An estate for gathering
A full-property landscape design for resort-style living and large gatherings, from the front entry and motor court to the pool terrace.
Day into night
A bare backyard redesigned as an extension of the home for everyday living and entertaining, day or night.
The outdoor room
A compact, angled yard redesigned as an inviting outdoor living room for cooking, dining and gathering with friends.
Calm by the pool
A whole-yard transformation into a private resort for family time and entertaining, in a warm, minimal style that follows the house.
A yard for everyone
A whole-yard design for family life, with distinct places to lounge, cook and play, lit for evenings outside.
Play, soak, gather
A whole-yard design for an active family, with places to relax, entertain and play, softened by Japanese-inspired planting.
Mid-century, outdoors
A front-to-back landscape design for a mid-century home that creates calm, connected spaces for swimming, lounging and dining outdoors.
A garden that greets you
A front yard reimagined as a welcoming, low-water garden with easy, generous paths and lighting for the evening.
Under the big tree
A complete backyard design created for outdoor living and entertaining, with covered spaces for cooking and dining and an open lawn for play.
A resort at home
A whole-yard design that brings a tropical resort feel to everyday living, with a long pool, open lawn and lush planting for privacy.